New K3 field-test firmware: new PSK63 mode; changes related to KAT500 & K3/0-mini

[wayne burdick]

Hi all,

An interim release of K3 firmware is available with the following changes:

* * *

K3 MCU 4.92 / DSP 2.83, 10-14-2014

* PSK63 MODE ADDED:  To select PSK31 or PSK63, first tap either end of the MODE switch to select DATA, then hold the DATA MD switch and use VFO A to select the desired PSK data rate.

* KAT500 POWER-ON MESSAGE SHOWN ON K3 DISPLAY: If a powered-off KAT500 is pulling the auxBus signal low when the K3 is first turned on, "TURN ON KAT500" is displayed. Previously this condition would lock up the K3 without explanation.

* K3/0-MINI TX NOISE REDUCTION:  Polling by Remote-Rig units is suspended during PTT or XMIT switch use to reduce a "ticking" noise heard in some cases.

* * *

(Other changes were made to this release that have no effect on operation, but require full re-testing of the K3 in all modes.)

If you're interested in loading and testing this firmware, please contact me directly (not via a list posting).

Thanks,

Wayne
N6KR



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[wayne burdick]

For those who have asked for the new K3 field-test firmware: It'll probably be another day before I get the firmware out. Thanks for offering to test it.

Wayne
N6KR

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[Igor Sokolov-2]

Thanks for adding long awaited and pretty popular PSK63 to K3. May we hope
that KX3 will follow? I own both rigs :)

73, Igor UA9CDC
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> For those who have asked for the new K3 field-test firmware: It'll
> probably be another day before I get the firmware out. Thanks for offering
> to test it.
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> Wayne
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[wayne burdick]

If tests of PSK63 go well with the K3, we should be able to add it to the KX3 as well.

Wayne
N6KR


On Oct 15, 2014, at 7:49 AM, "Igor Sokolov" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Thanks for adding long awaited and pretty popular PSK63 to K3. May we hope that KX3 will follow? I own both rigs :)
>
> 73, Igor UA9CDC
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>> For those who have asked for the new K3 field-test firmware: It'll probably be another day before I get the firmware out. Thanks for offering to test it.
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>> Wayne
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[ejkkjh]

I have been unable to find any PSK63, spent some time yesterday looking.
I have been on sound card modes since early 80s never heard or worked PSK63.
Any tips or info on where to find activity would be appreciated.  73
Thanks
Emory  WM3M

gor Sokolov Wed, 15 Oct 2014 07:50:58 -0700

Thanks for adding long awaited and pretty popular PSK63 to K3. May we hope that KX3 will follow? I own both rigs :)
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vk9dlk on 30m psk right now


On 10/16/2014 10:03 AM, [hidden email] wrote:

> I have been unable to find any PSK63, spent some time yesterday looking.
> I have been on sound card modes since early 80s never heard or worked PSK63.
> Any tips or info on where to find activity would be appreciated.  73
> Thanks
> Emory  WM3M
>
> gor Sokolov Wed, 15 Oct 2014 07:50:58 -0700
>
> Thanks for adding long awaited and pretty popular PSK63 to K3. May we hope that KX3 will follow? I own both rigs :)
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